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Corn Fest Parking Lot & Road Closures
Corn Fest will be held in downtown DeKalb on Aug. 23-25, and various parking lots and streets will be temporarily closed for the annual event. The carnival is located in the City lots of Glidden, Ellwood, and Haish, which are located between Oak and Locust Street off of 2nd and 3rd Street. The carnival will also be in the parking lots of Finch Funeral Home, DeKalb Public Library and Frontier Communications. These parking lots will close Tuesday, August 20th at 6 p.m. and will remain closed until 7 a.m. Monday morning for set up/tear down.
Burlington all a flurry about participating in Stick & Stay Trail
For snowmobilers seeking adventure, the terrain around Burlington transforms into a winter wonderland. But Burlington’s fun extends beyond the snow. The city transforms into a festive hub throughout the year, hosting events that bring the community together, including the Annual Street Dance, complete with live music, outside Mott’s Lounge. Other festivities include an annual fireworks display, Fall Fest, and Holiday Magic on Main Street.
DeKalb Veteran Memorial Mural Dedication
Thursday, August 22, 2024 – 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Location: Pappas Building, by ‘Palmer Court’ – south of the Van Buer Parking Lot. Off Second Street in DeKalb, Illinois. Hosted by MC Brad Hoey, Chair of the DeKalb Enhancement Commission. Presentation of the American Flag:...
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
Dedication Ceremony Planned for DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural
The community is invited to join a dedication ceremony for a new mural in downtown DeKalb honoring the sacrifice of military veterans. The ceremony on Thursday, August 22 will celebrate the completion of the DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural on the rear wall of the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza on North Second Street.
Boone County water specialist recommends 3-D geological, aquifer mapping
Joliet in the coming years will be pulling their water from Lake Michigan. The groundwater underneath the city is estimated to run out in 2030. In light of the dire situation nearly ninety miles southeast of Belvidere, the Boone County board hired Dan Kane in May to be their water resource coordinator on a part-time basis. Kane stepped out of retirement after serving as the executive director of the Boone County Conservation District for 23 years.
Cherry Valley promotes local businesses during 815 Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 815 Day made its way outside of Rockford and into Cherry Valley today in promotion of local businesses at The Bricks Venue Center. That’s awesome because everybody kind of comes out and they feel a sense of community. They see each other [and] they know then where to go for things,” […]
Nomination window opens for 2024 Excelsior, Excalibur awards
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The awards recognizing excellence in community service are once again open for public nominations. Beginning today, community members can nominate people and local organizations for the Excalibur, Excelsior and Community Champion Awards. The Excalibur award will go to one person who has greatly impacted the Stateline through community service, while the […]
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